Station Name: WEST BRANCH DELAWARE RIVER AT WALTON NY
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,207 feet

Nearest Address:
99 Prospect Ave
Walton, NY 13856
Delaware County

GPS Coordinates: 42.1661111, -75.14002778

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 5:03AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Tue May 5, 2026, 5:03 AM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 7:00 PM

The combination of drying fine fuels, southwest wind gusts as high as 25 to 35 mph, and relative humidity values as low as 30 to 40 percent will lead to an elevated risk of fire spread today across Delaware and Sullivan Counties, mainly during the afternoon hours. As a reminder, the annual statewide burn ban remains in effect until May 14. No burn permits are issued. Use extra caution if handling any potential ignition sources such as machinery or matches and ensure to properly extinguish or dispose of cigarette butts. Please refer to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation website for more information on burn restrictions.

Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 8:49AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Tue May 5, 2026, 8:49 AM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 7:00 PM

The combination of drying fine fuels, southwest wind gusts as high as 25 to 35 mph, and relative humidity values as low as 30 to 40 percent will lead to an elevated risk of fire spread today across Delaware and Sullivan Counties, mainly during the afternoon hours. As a reminder, the annual statewide burn ban remains in effect until May 14. No burn permits are issued. Use extra caution if handling any potential ignition sources such as machinery or matches and ensure to properly extinguish or dispose of cigarette butts. Please refer to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation website for more information on burn restrictions.

Red Flag Warning issued May 5 at 2:26AM EDT until May 5 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Tue May 5, 2026, 2:26 AM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 7:00 PM

* Affected Area...Portions of the Hudson Valley FDRA including the following counties: eastern Montgomery, Schenectady, extreme northeastern Schoharie, Albany, Rensselaer, eastern Greene, Columbia, eastern Ulster, Dutchess, and much of Sullivan County. * Timing...From noon to 7 PM today, with the lowest RH and strongest wind gusts during the mid to late afternoon. * Winds...South to southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. An isolated 40 mph wind gust cannot be ruled out. * Relative Humidity...As low as 30 percent. * Temperatures...Upper 70s to lower 80s. * Impacts...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Red Flag Warning issued May 5 at 1:42PM EDT until May 5 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Tue May 5, 2026, 1:42 PM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 7:00 PM

* Affected Area...Portions of the Hudson Valley FDRA including the following counties: eastern Montgomery, Schenectady, extreme northeastern Schoharie, Albany, Rensselaer, eastern Greene, Columbia, eastern Ulster, Dutchess, and much of Sullivan County. * Timing...Until 7 PM this evening, with the lowest RH and strongest wind gusts expected through the late afternoon. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 25-30 percent. * Temperatures...Up to 83. * Impacts...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.